19 stories tagged #Health Canada

  1. Health Canada Approves First Generic Ozempic Amid Cost Concerns
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    Health Canada Approves First Generic Ozempic Amid Cost Concerns

    Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Ozempic, a move expected to significantly reduce costs for Type 2 diabetes patients and potentially for weight loss treatments.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Climate Change Intensifies Allergy Seasons Across Canada, Experts Warn
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    Climate Change Intensifies Allergy Seasons Across Canada, Experts Warn

    Canadian allergy seasons are becoming harsher due to climate change, with experts warning of increased pollen production and longer, more intense allergy periods.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Canada Approves First Needle-Free Treatment for Severe Allergic Reactions
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    Canada Approves First Needle-Free Treatment for Severe Allergic Reactions

    Health Canada greenlights Neffy, a groundbreaking needle-free nasal spray for anaphylaxis emergencies, offering a less intimidating alternative to epinephrine autoinjectors.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Health Canada Warns: Think Twice Before Injecting Online Peptides
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    Health Canada Warns: Think Twice Before Injecting Online Peptides

    Health Canada issues a stern warning about the serious health risks associated with injecting unauthorized peptides purchased online, urging consumers to exercise extreme caution.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Deaths Spark Call to Ban Paid Plasma Donations in Canada
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    Deaths Spark Call to Ban Paid Plasma Donations in Canada

    Two deaths and serious health concerns have fueled demands to shut down Grifols Canada’s paid plasma centers and return plasma collection to public oversight.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. B.C. Boy Denied Funding for Life-Saving Brain Treatment in Germany
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    B.C. Boy Denied Funding for Life-Saving Brain Treatment in Germany

    An eight-year-old boy with a rare brain condition is denied provincial funding for critical treatment available only in Germany, leaving his family to fundraise urgently.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Frigidaire Gas Ovens Recalled Over Burn Hazard After Dozens Injured
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    Frigidaire Gas Ovens Recalled Over Burn Hazard After Dozens Injured

    Health Canada and U.S. authorities recall Frigidaire gas ranges due to delayed ignition causing burn risks; over 30 injuries reported.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Health Canada Recalls Smoke Alarms Due to Failure Risk
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    Health Canada Recalls Smoke Alarms Due to Failure Risk

    Health Canada issues urgent recall for PGST, Photoelectric, and GauTone smoke alarms that may fail to operate, posing a fire hazard.

    2mo ago 1 min read